![]() | Cherry MX Brown CD108BT_B | $124.00 |
![]() | Cherry MX Blue CD108BT_C | $124.00 |
![]() | Cherry MX Red CD108BT_R | $124.00 |
![]() | Cherry MX Clear CD108BT_W | $129.00 |
Brand | IKBC |
Model | CD108 BT |
Size | Full Size |
Switch Stems | MX |
Physical Layout | ANSI |
Logical Layout | US QWERTY |
Frame Color | Navy |
Frame Top Material | Plastic |
Frame Bottom Material | Plastic |
Primary LED Color | n/a |
Control LED Color | n/a |
Hotswap Sockets | No |
USB Key Rollover | Full |
Multimedia Keys | Yes |
Switch Mount Type | Plate |
Built in Audio Port | No |
Built in Mic Port | No |
Windows Compatible | Yes |
Mac Compatible | Yes |
Linux Compatible | Yes |
Dimensions | 5.40" x 17.30" x 1.60" |
Weight | 2.75 lbs |
Cord Length | 60 inches |
I bought this keyboard to work from home, as a significant upgrade from the awful butterfly keyboard on my my MacBook Pro. Even though I mostly deal with typing words, that 10-key pad is so sorely missed when I'm not using this keyboard.
The iKBC CD108 BT has PBT keycaps, which I didn't think would matter much, but I do feel the difference. Coming from the smooth surfaces of all the other keyboards I've used, the keys initially felt like a worn-down emery board. I got used to it quickly and I find that there's a really satisfying, solid quality to every click of the Cherry MX Blues. Sometimes it's more like a "thock" sound. It's much better to type on than 99% of the keyboards I've ever owned, and as a writer, I've already grown emotionally attached to my trusty workhorse.
On an aesthetic level, it's not at all flashy, but I like the navy blue. The font on the keycaps is subdued. The keyboard comes with extra keycaps that are red and a lighter shade of blue, but I'm not using any of them. I did install some after-market PBT modifier keys with Mac-compatible legends. I could tart it up with different keycaps if I wanted to, but I'm fine with it for now.
What I wanted was a reliable full-sized Bluetooth mechanical keyboard that would easily work with a Mac. That's exactly what I got, and I'll recommend this iKBC to anyone who wants a solid, well-made board with PBT keycaps and Cherry MX switches for under $130.